CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 2h 5m

National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona

Which role undid you in the end?

IMDbIn 28 daysDrama

Electra: A daughter consumed by grief and rage, clinging to the idea of justice as her world comes apart. Persona: During a performance of Electra, an actress suddenly falls silent. What follows is a rupture: two women drawn into an intense, unsettling encounter where speech breaks down and the boundaries between self and role give way. Featuring Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss, and Ella Lily Hyland, Benedict Andrews' thrilling production fuses ancient myth and modern psychology in a powerful exploration of identity, and the fragile line between who we are and who we play.

Directed byBenedict Andrews

Coming November 15, 2026
Status
Post Production
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
EN
Released
November 15, 2026
Studios
National Theatre

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Trailers & teasers

2 videos
Creating Electra/Persona - Watch now ↓ #NationalTheatre

Creating Electra/Persona - Watch now ↓ #NationalTheatre

Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss on Role-Swapping | Electra/Persona | National Theatre

Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss on Role-Swapping | Electra/Persona | National Theatre

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Electra (Elisabeth) / Clytemnestra (Alma)

Nina Hoss

Nina Hoss

Electra (Elisabeth) / Clytemnestra (Alma)

Ella Lily Hyland

Ella Lily Hyland

Chrysothemis / Anna

Patrick Robinson

Patrick Robinson

Aegisthus / Husband

Creative team
Directed by
Benedict Andrews
Benedict Andrews
Written by
Benedict Andrews
Benedict Andrews
Produced by
Harriet Mackie

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